03 Jul 2026 10:38:06
Anyone read the Real Madrid statement on Enzo Fernandez. Ouch he’s been pied off! ?.
03 Jul 2026 14:53:57
Reads as though CFC dictated it to Real Madrid! Mind you, RM have made similar statements before, then, a while later, still signed the player they denied they had any interest in. But, hope we can keep EF if he comes properly round to staying and playing as well as he can.
He certainly showed last season that he is a fighter, and, with Pedro and Cucurella, was one of our players of the season. But the 'will he go or not' saga is probably not over yet.
03 Jul 2026 16:30:23
I know most people disagree with me, but I don’t particularly rate Enzo Fernandez. I’m still not sure of his best position, and I don’t think he influences games enough.
Having said that, I would agree that he had a better season last year, but that is relative to the rest of the team, and for £107 million fee we should expect a lot.
03 Jul 2026 16:48:49
JBS, It very much looks like Chelsea FC have called the shots here and have forced Real Madrid into what basically amounts to a grovelling apology. I assume the matter is now closed and EF returns to Chelsea FC after the WC. I imagine Real Madrid have smoothed it over with the player as well as Chelsea FC, and might try again in a more considered and upfront way next year.
The owners are learning fast and, after slapping Man City and Maresca, are flexing their muscle.
03 Jul 2026 17:03:49
JBS, I agree, I don't think it's necessarily all over yet, and I am not comfortable with players who want to be elsewhere, no matter how good they are.
RPD, let's hope we flex our muscles on the pitch next season.